JIM ROOT // NOT TOURING WITH STONE SOUR TO FOCUS ON SLIPKNOT!

In a statement posted on Stone Sour's Facebook page earlier this week, it was anounced that Jim Root would not be heading out on tour with Stone Sour in North America. The reason for this decision is very exciting indeed! Here is the full statement: "With an impending Slipknot album on the horizon, Jim will not be touring with Stone Sour this winter. Everyone involved is okay with the decision and our mutual friend Christian Martucci will be filling in on guitar. It was a difficult decision, but as the fans have wanted another Stone Sour tour and Jim had responsibilities to the writing process with Slipknot, we feel this is the best decision where everyone wins."